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Unless you believe

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In truth, our evil comes out of our want of resemblance to God, and our ignorance of Him; and, on the other hand, our great good consists in our resemblance to Him. And, therefore, our conversion and faith in the Being who is incorruptible and divine, seems to be truly our proper good, and ignorance and disregard of Him our evil; if, at least, those things which are produced in us and of us, being the evil effects of sin, are to be considered ours. Methodius of Olympus. 1886. “Fragments.” In Fathers of the Third Century: Gregory Thaumaturgus, Dionysius the … Continue reading Unless you believe

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They are what God says they are

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This, in truth, must be called most excellent and praiseworthy, which God Himself considers excellent, even if it be despised and scoffed at by all. For things are not what men think them to be. Methodius of Olympus. 1886. “Fragments.” In Fathers of the Third Century: Gregory Thaumaturgus, Dionysius the Great, Julius Africanus, Anatolius and Minor Writers, Methodius, Arnobius, edited by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe, translated by William R. Clark, 6:382. The Ante-Nicene Fathers. Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Company. Continue reading They are what God says they are

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Sinners beget…

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“all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” – Romans 3:23 “Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN AGAIN HE CANNOT SEE the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be … Continue reading Sinners beget…

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Flee youthful lusts

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“Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to DEPART FROM WICKEDNESS.” Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of clay, and some to honor and some to dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work. Now FLEE FROM YOUTHFUL LUSTS AND PURSUE righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with … Continue reading Flee youthful lusts

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Not decided by the stars

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“Let the glory of Yahweh endure forever; Let Yahweh be glad in His works; He looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to Yahweh throughout my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Let my musing be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in Yahweh.” Psalm 104:31–34 We love Hom because He first loved us! While we were yet sinners He died for us! “As for me, I shall be glad in Yahweh” and may His glory endure forever! And … Continue reading Not decided by the stars

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Have faith in Jesus

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Jesus of the New Testament is the most trusted scholar, interpreter, explainer, understander of the Scriptures of all time and history. He has outlasted the gnostics, the Holy Roman Empire, the Roman Empire, and every heresiarch who tried to replace Him. Because of Jesus, worship of Yahweh has endured while the gods of Egypt, Assyria, Sumer, and Akkad have faded into myth. Yahweh has shown Himself to be the enduring and faithful One from generation to generation.Because of Jesus, Yahweh is known, loved, respected, and worshipped around the world like no other. Even with hypocrites, “tares,” and false believers mixed … Continue reading Have faith in Jesus

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I will sing

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“Let the glory of Yahweh endure forever; Let Yahweh be glad in His works; He looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to Yahweh throughout my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Let my musing be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in Yahweh.” Psalm 104:31–34 We love Hom because He first loved us! While we were yet sinners He died for us! “As for me, I shall be glad in Yahweh” and may His glory endure forever! And … Continue reading I will sing

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Tertullian 155 to 220 AD(BCE)

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Link to a free scholarly translation of To Scapula Link to all of his writings I believe Link to The Tertullian Project If you found this page through my little booklet, I invite you to leave a comment for further discussion. Share any thoughts you have—even if you noticed an error in the booklet. I would much rather be corrected and improve the accuracy of the work than leave mistakes unaddressed. Please feel free to point out any weaknesses in my argument about the gnostic or “lost” gospels compared to the biblical Gospels, or about the Bible itself. I welcome … Continue reading Tertullian 155 to 220 AD(BCE)